Sexual Function and Communication in Couples with a Diabetic Partner.

Kim,  Tong Hui

doi:2014.15.2.110

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 15(2); 2014 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2014;15(2):110-115.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2014.15.2.110 Published online June 25, 2014.

당뇨병 환자 부부의 성문제와 의사소통

김동희

Sexual Function and Communication in Couples with a Diabetic Partner.

Tong Hui Kim

Department of Social Work, Sang-gye Paik Hospital, InJe University, Seoul, Korea. Swer@paik.ac.kr

Abstract

Sexual function may be affected by diabetes complications, often resulting in marriage difficulties. This study introduced 'I-message' as a communication technique. This study is to understand Gottman's dysfunctional communication between the couple so that they do not use it. Therefore, this study aims to help married couples with diabetic partner to better understand sexual function affected by the diabetes and thereby communicate happily with each other using the 'I-message' technique.

Key Words: Diabetes mellitus, Sexual function, Communication